Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies Curriculum 4

CRL (Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies) – Level 4 Curriculum structured weekly for Semester 1 (Weeks 1–8):

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CRL – Level 4 (Semester 1)  

Theme: “Rhythms of Comfort & Rest”  

Focus: Deepening emotional calm, self-soothing patterns, recognizing comfort cues, and intentional transitions into rest.

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Week 1

- Comfort Cue Practice: Soft blanket hugs, caregiver rocking.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Hush Little Baby”* (acoustic version).

- Cuddle Session: Side-by-side listening to soft instrumentals.

- Calm Down Routine: Light dimming, silence cue + soft humming.

Week 2

- Comfort Object Engagement: Soft toys with calming textures.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Brahms' Lullaby”– vocal with piano.

- Restful Breathing Time: Gentle breathing pattern mimic.

- Cuddle Read-Aloud: “Guess How Much I Love You”

Week 3

- Pre-Nap Massage Routine: Light back strokes & hand tapping.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (instrumental).

- Cuddle Session: Arms-around soft toy sharing.

- Sleep Cues Drill: Quiet time, head rest & music cue.

Week 4

- Group Calm Circle: Children seated with soft music.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” (instrumental).

- Naptime Storytelling: “Time for Bed” by Mem Fox.

- Sound-to-Silence Transition: Music fade-out drill.

Week 5

- Guided Comfort Time: Rocking chair with caregiver chant.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Amazing Grace” (humming version).

- Blanket Ritual: Wrapping and unwrapping familiar cloth.

- Resting Eyes Game: Gentle closed-eyes mimic play.

Week 6

- Soft Echo Session: Repeat caregiver’s low-toned phrases.

- Lullaby of the Week: “You Are My Sunshine”

- Pre-Sleep Book: “The Going to Bed Book” by Sandra Boynton.

- Quiet Circle Wind-Down: Dim lights + gentle breathing.

Week 7

- Body Awareness Cuddle: Point-to-body calm taps (e.g. “This is your nose…”).

- Lullaby of the Week: “Jesus Loves Me” – soft acoustic.

- Comfort Reflection: Display of pictures with caregivers.

- Rest Cue Practice: Music cue + position cue.

Week 8

- Cuddle Sharing Time: One-on-one lap time with caregiver rotation.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Silent Night” – instrumental.

- Story & Stillness Time: “Goodnight Moon”

- Calm Circle Affirmations: “You are loved. You are safe.”

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[11/23, 00:19] My Space: Here is *CRL (Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies) – Level 4 Curriculum: Semester 2 (Weeks 9–16)*  

*Theme:* *“Emotional Awareness & Gentle Transitions”*  

*Focus:* Enhancing security, recognition of personal comfort needs, and calm transitions through consistency and emotional bonding.

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Week 9

- Emotion Mirror Time: Caregiver mimics child’s expressions calmly.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Be Still My Soul” (instrumental).

- Comfort Object Association: Each child chooses a nap buddy.

- Calm Signal Practice: Bell chime = quiet prep.

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Week 10

- Gentle Sway Session: Partner sway to harp music.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Rock-a-Bye Baby” – vocal version.

- Cuddle Story Time: “Owl Babies”

- Nap Transition Drill: Light fade, low hums, mat time.

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Week 11

- Feelings Time: Happy/sad face cards & affirming touch.

- Lullaby of the Week: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

- Hug-Roll Game: Hug cue + gentle mat roll.

- Rest Ritual Practice: Familiar sound cue + blanket wrap.

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Week 12

- Rest Position Exploration: Side, back, or cuddle position.

- Lullaby of the Week: “All Through the Night”

- Breathing Mimic: Deep breath, soft “ahhh” sounds.

- Quiet Time Book: “Llama Llama Nighty-Night”

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Week 13

- Comfort Circle Talk: “What makes you feel safe?”

- Lullaby of the Week: “It Is Well with My Soul”

- Calm Connection Time: Eye contact + soft humming.

- Nap Time Rhythm Drill: Step-by-step routine review.

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Week 14

- Gentle Massage Play: Palm and foot tapping to soft beat.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Sleep, Baby Sleep”

- Quiet Picture Walk: Soft-tone pointing to peaceful images.

- Soothing Touch Practice: Smooth strokes to music.

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Week 15

- Affirmation Lullabies: Sing names into soft songs.

- Lullaby of the Week: “Jesus Tender Shepherd Hear Me”

- Emotion Dolls Talk: Hug and talk to comfort doll.

- Calm Zone Practice: Guided return to nap mat.

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Week 16

- Comfort Review: “My favorite nap song was…”

- Lullaby of the Week: “Somewhere in My Memory”

- Quiet Storytelling: Caregiver-favorite bedtime tale.

- Graduation Rest Drill: Soft music, cuddle, rest as a group.

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